"H Ryder" wrote in message
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: I've planted various veg seeds in cheapo multi purpose compost, some in a
: frost free porch, some in seed trays out side in a sheltered spot. The
kale
: and purple sprouting have neither really germinated yet (just one or two
: plants in each row). The rest (cabbages, lettuce, various roots and
things)
: all seem fine. I started planting several weeks ago. Any ideas as to the
: problem? TIA,
:
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: Hayley
: (gardening on well drained, alkaline clay in Somerset)
:
If the other seeds have germinated it sounds like poor seed. They usually
come up pretty quickly. Just one thought.... you haven't got a rogue slug or
two?